



Old City Hall Station
Civic Center
Step beneath City Hall Park into a forgotten 1904 masterpiece: soaring Guastavino-tiled arches, brass chandeliers, and curved skylights that made this the crown jewel of NYC's first subway ride. The Transit Museum opens the gates for rare guided walks through the decommissioned station.
Historic subway architecture
Guastavino vaulted ceilings
Hidden underground gem
Transit history buffs
Tips
⏳"like stepping back in time"
🎫"Just 3 times a year you get the chance for tickets"
📷bring a wide-angle lens for those soaring arches
Old City Hall Station
Civic CenterOpen




Step beneath City Hall Park into a forgotten 1904 masterpiece: soaring Guastavino-tiled arches, brass chandeliers, and curved skylights that made this the crown jewel of NYC's first subway ride. The Transit Museum opens the gates for rare guided walks through the decommissioned station.
Historic subway architecture
Guastavino vaulted ceilings
Hidden underground gem
Transit history buffs
Tips
⏳"like stepping back in time"
🎫"Just 3 times a year you get the chance for tickets"
📷bring a wide-angle lens for those soaring arches